Growing Calla Lily Plants Indoors

Growing from a single rhizome, or bulb, this plant requires wet growing conditions in order to remain healthy. These oddly shaped flowers bloo

Busy Lizzie - Patient Lucy

As mentioned above many lizzies which are sold in garden centers are hybrids that has enabled this species to become more compact in its growth and disp

Growing Belladonna Lily Plants Indoors

Differences between amaryliss (common name) and amaryliss belladonna (botanical name): The main characteristics when looking for the differen

Growing Beach Spider Lilies Indoors

The Beach Spider Lily demands a large growing pot, with even new plants requiring a half gallon pot or larger for their first year of life. This bulb-based plant w

African Violet Care

Varieties and types: The Saintpaulia is a genus comprising of approximately 20 species and subspecies, and many varietes. The A. violet has a fair few types includ

Growing Hippeastrum Amaryllis Indoors

The amaryllis talked about on this page are actually hippeastrum bulbous plants. Amaryllis is the common name for these plants, however, it i

Thyme

ThymeThe thyme group of herbs is aromatic, versatile, and plentiful -- over fifty varieties are judged beneficial for culinary or garden uses.About This PlantThe thyme most often used in cooking is known as English thy

Sage

SageThere are numerous types of sage , although just a few are considered culinary herbs. A classic herb for stuffing, sage is also used in salads as well as meat and poultry dishes. Common sage is a handsome perennial

Parsley

ParsleyParsley deserves recognition for more than its role as a garnish or in the occasional parsley potatoes: It is rich in iron and vitamins A and C and is a good breath freshener.About This Plant Curly leaf parsley i

Oregano

OreganoA member of the mint family, oregano is commonly used in Italian dishes and is a component of chili powder. This low-growing plant also makes an attractive ground cover. About This PlantThe oregano most often used

Mint

MintThe mint family offers a tremendous diversity of refreshing scents and tastes for cooking, in beverages, and in potpourris. However, as a garden plant, mint is invasive and will take over the entire bed, so conside

Marjoram

MarjoramA close relative of oregano, marjoram is very popular herb and is used in casseroles, stuffings, and sauces. Sweet marjoram is a tender perennial that rarely survives even mild winters, so seeds or cuttings must

French Tarragon

French TarragonFrench tarragon is an essential herb for many cooks. It is frequently used in salads and sauces, as well as chicken dishes. It can also be used to flavor oils and vinegars. About This PlantBe cautious when

Strawberry

StrawberryProbably nothing beats the taste of a just-picked, sun-ripened strawberry. Strawberries are loaded with natural sugars, but these sugars rapidly convert to starch once the berry is picked. So it is not mere pri

Rhubarb

RhubarbAlthough technically a vegetable, rhubarb is generally used as a fruit in desserts and jams. Attractive and easy to grow, rhubarb has a place in every home garden.About This PlantRhubarb is a perennial vegetable;

Raspberry

RaspberryDelicate raspberries are highly perishable and difficult to ship, making them an expensive treat if purchased at a grocery store. However, they are easy to grow in a home garden, providing abundant harvests of m

Plum

PlumWidely adapted, reliably prolific, more compact, and less demanding than most fruit trees, plums are a natural choice for the home grower. Plums are delicious cooked in jams, jellies, butters, sauces; baked in pies a

Pear

PearHome gardeners can grow high-quality pear varieties available that arent available in grocery stores, making pear trees a good choice for the home orchard. About This PlantPears can usually be grown wherever apples a

Peach

PeachFew treats come close to the seasons first bite into a freshly harvested peach, juicy and warm from the midsummer sun.About This PlantAs with most fruit trees, the trick is to start out with the peach variety that s

Turnip

TurnipRelatively obscure in this country, turnips are a staple in many European kitchens. About This PlantTurnips mature in about 2 months. Fall crops are usually sweeter and more tender than spring crops, and insects ar